The Fallen Idol is a fascinating look at adultery through the eyes of an innocent child, and has had a long-standing legacy as a result.
Though captured beautifully, Somewhere Beautiful suffers from an unfocused script and rushed direction by Albert Kodagolian.
Partly autobiographical, Counting for Thunder is a film that sometimes works, but mostly fails in its attempt to blend both drama and comedy.
The Other Half is a balanced portrait of not only a tangible and tender romance, but of a subject so little-seen in film; mental illness.
I Called Him Morgan is a riveting look at jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan, examining his life, his music, and his impact on those who knew him.
Despite its poor rap of recent years, parody a rich genre with great gems. In this Beginner’s Guide we consider its history and current status.
Colossal is a fantasy-oriented film about a kaiju monster that somehow manages to be both emotionally effective and profound.
Losing Sight of Shore is an inspiring and empowering documentary about four women who crossed the Pacific Ocean in a rowboat.
Unforgettable is an attempt at a provocative erotic thriller, but it relies on overused tropes and cheap parlor tricks to get it done,
The secret agency returns in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, which looks to be following the same formula as Secret Service, right down to committing one of the biggest Bond sins: going American.
The Lost City of Z is a work about a British explorer that triumphs in visual splendor, forming an identity as a meditative outlook on life.
Though Rules Don’t Apply is beautifully shot and contains a tender romance, the two stories of the film collide, making it an uneven venture.
A documentary about the famous murder case, Casting JonBenet combines interviews with reenacted footage in an unconventionally effective way.
Two great performances are wasted in Rupture, a mess of a horror movie which sets up mysteries it doesn’t even know how to answer.
We’re all film nerds here, so Score: A Film Music Documentary should be an easy pitch. It’s a movie about film scores featuring a raft of composers. You’re in, right?